2  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Wentletrap  \Wen"tle*trap`\,  n.  [D.  wenteltrap  a  winding 
  staircase;  cf  G.  wendeltreppe.]  [Obs.] 
  Any  one  of  numerous  species  of  elegant,  usually  white,  marine 
  shells  of  the  genus  Scalaria,  especially  {Scalaria  pretiosa}, 
  which  was  formerly  highly  valued;  --  called  also  {staircase 
  shell}.  See  {Scalaria}. 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Scalaria  \Sca*la"ri*a\,  n.  [L.,  flight  of  steps.]  (Zo["o]l.) 
  Any  one  of  numerous  species  of  marine  gastropods  of  the  genus 
  {Scalaria},  or  family  {Scalarid[ae]},  having  elongated  spiral 
  turreted  shells,  with  rounded  whorls,  usually  crossed  by  ribs 
  or  varices.  The  color  is  generally  white  or  pale.  Called  also 
  {ladder  shell},  and  {wentletrap}.  See  {Ptenoglossa},  and 
  {Wentletrap}. 

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